Interning is always a plus for your resume and doing so in China quite different from the Western world works in your favor. It shows you have an open mind, are able to tackle new projects and have a go-getter personality. Plus, it can be a great conversation starter at your next business networking event!
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Here're 5 steps to securing
internships in China. 
1
Know Where to Look for
Chinese Internships
Business-wise, China is still much of a guanxi society, meaning it is more about who you know and what relationships you have then how good you actually are at your job. The best way to build your guanxi network is to already be in China. If that's not an option for you before your internship, you can still take advantage of three big allies from your homeland:
Your school,
Local companies with operations in China,
The internet.
2
Choose Your Field of Interest
Have goals, and be specific. Be confident when self-assessing your current skills set and proactive on identifying which skills you hope to gain at your internship. The key to standing apart from other students applying for internships in China is to do your homework:
Research the field from multiple perspectives.
Know how the field fares on the global scale,
Know the history of the field specifically in China and get a pulse for where it's heading.
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Know what the industry and/or company is lacking and be prepared to show them how you can deliver new knowledge and ideas, be it from previous work experience, or you own academic path. Express genuine interest in not only developing an understanding of the field itself, but also the Chinese culture. Choose to find an internship in a field that will benefit from the cross-cultural understandings you will gain in the multicultural workplace.
If all else fails, try to find an internship in a popular field in China.
3
Send in Your Resume!
A good rule of thumb is to always personalize your resumes to match the company you are interested in interning with. Rather than using the same template for every single application, try and write up specific cover letters unique to specific companies.
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Researching the company and being familiar with their brand and mission will help you to add that personal touch for each application. Be sure to highlight your willingness to relocate to China and the duration of time you are able to commit.
Generally speaking, being willing to intern 3-4 months (aka your entire summer) will prove more successful in your job hunt than a few week stint. A longer time commitment is beneficial to both you and your employer on personal and professional development levels.
4
Get the Paperwork Done
You have been accepted to intern in China! Hurray! Now comes the bureaucracy…
Before confirming your acceptance of the internship offer, be sure to begin openly discussing your visa options. Depending on the amount of time you are able to intern in China, you will be eligible for different types of visas. It is worth noting that by applying with third party providers, you will have extra help in walking you through the process of visa application
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Be sure to follow the instructions for your visa application exactly - one missing document, or poorly scanned passport, can lead to rejection.
5
Fly and Enjoy
The sooner you apply, the sooner you will know if you can get in, and the sooner you can buy that plane ticket! As always, buying your ticket early on can save you money you can later use for more fun, non-work expenses.
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When you arrive, work hard, play harder! Tap into local young professional networking groups. Develop strong relationships with your coworkers, inside and outside the workplace. Cultivate strong schmoozing skills (er, guanxi!). Be intentional with your time not only in the office.
Pat yourself on the back, download all subway and maps apps onto your mobile device, and be prepared to rock out Chinese internship!
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Source: gooverseas.com
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